BLINDED IN BATTLE | Former REME Simon Brown's Story

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In this episode of The Debrief, former 22 SAS Trooper Big Phil Campion speaks to Simon Brown. Making his way through the ranks in the REME Corps, Simon experienced postings to Germany, Kosovo & Iraq. A kinetic second tour of Iraq led to him being shot in the face by a sniper, resulting in the loss of one eye, and 20% remaining vision in the other. Simon has become an inspirational force in multiple communities and outlets, coaching the Leeds Rhinos PD Rugby Team, becoming a councillor for Morley & working with Blind Veterans UK. Subscribe & hit the Bell Icon 🛎️, follow Force Radio on all of our platforms, OR listen live to our radio station to make sure you don't miss any of our uploads: Listen Live: https://www.forceradio.live/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForceRadioHQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forceradiohq/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@forceradiohq Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/ForceRadioHQ Force Radio is proudly veteran owned and operated, delivering high-quality military and 1st responder news, interviews and podcasts. Visit our channel page, website or social media channels to find veteran friendly radio and forces podcasts hosted by our team of veteran military personnel, special forces operators and 1st responders. To appear on, or suggest somebody you'd like to see on 'The Debrief' please email: [email protected] #reme #forceradiopodcast #bigphilcampion #simonbrown 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Childhood 03:57 Joining The Army 07:40 First Tour 15:08 Tour With Infantry 29:08 Recovery